Muharram 2026 Public Holiday: Will Banks, Schools, and Offices Be Closed Across India on June 26?
The Indian government has declared Friday, June 26, 2026, as a nationwide gazetted holiday in observance of Muharram. The holiday will trigger a three-day consecutive closure for stock markets, central government offices, and banking institutions in several states, as the public holiday leads directly into the fourth Saturday and Sunday of the month.